Roy MacGregor sports collection, Muskoka Studio Tour displays

HUNTSVILLE — The Town of Huntsville welcomes everyone to two great events taking place in the afternoon Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the Canada Summit Centre, 20 Park Drive, Huntsville.

Globe and Mail writer Roy MacGregor, who grew up in Whitney, is glad to share his collection of sports memorabilia with his hometown.

Starting at 3 p.m., join Mayor Aitchison and Sports Memorabilia Chair Councillor Jonathan Wiebe as they formally unveil the “Roy MacGregor” sports memorabilia display, located in the Upper Warm Viewing Area of the Don Lough arena.

“Ellen and I are really excited,” said MacGregor, “mostly to be able to get all this stuff out from under foot at home, and to have it displayed in my hometown, where, for whatever reason, my career got off to its start.”

MacGregor has been an award-winning career journalist and author since 1972.

The Washington Post once declared Roy MacGregor “the closest thing there is to a poet laureate of Canadian hockey.”

And, also with professional laurels and too many creative awards to list, The Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour is also having an exhibit opening on Thursday May 17.

The tour is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a permanent show on until Aug. 18.

Right after the MacGregor opening – and just around the corner – starting at 4 p.m., the Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour will be hosting a reception for their 40th anniversary exhibit “A Creative Journey.”

The Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour is Canada’s longest-running studio tour.

Some original members are expected to be present. Works on display in “A Creative Journey” range from the impressive, to the even more impressive.  Many works are on offer to discerning collectors with prices ranging from $48 to $15K.

“There is really something for everyone, and if not to purchase, to just enjoy seeing,” said exhibit curator Catherine O’Mara. “This journey has been a long and creative one. We are ready to celebrate!” Please direct sales enquiries for this exhibit to Catherine O’Mara 705-635-2093, catherine_omara@yahoo.ca

“Roy MacGregor Memorabilia” is on permanent display in the Canada Summit Centre. “A Creative Journey” Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour Members Exhibit and Sale is on display until August 14. A percentage of all art sales are held in reserve for the future acquisition of public art in Huntsville.

The Canada Summit Centre located at 20 Park Drive is fully accessible. These and many more displays can be seen whenever the building is open. Everyone is welcome.